As Bahrain prepares to host the inaugural Fintech Forward 2023 (FF23) on October 11-12 at Exhibition World Bahrain, an exciting addition to the speaker lineup for day one, which will be organized by Economist Impact, has been revealed.
Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ and the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance, one of the world's most prominent cryptocurrency firms, is scheduled to provide insights into the potentially disruptive impact of cryptocurrencies. He will participate in a session that explores the potential for cryptocurrencies to become a foundational element in the global finance and economy.
The exclusive interview with Binance's founder and CEO will be conducted by Alice Fulwood, a Wall Street correspondent at The Economist. This conversation will delve into the transformative realm of crypto technologies and blockchain, offering timely and insightful discussions on cryptocurrency's potential to serve as a cornerstone in modern finance and economics. It will also address challenges such as technical speed and environmental impact.
Furthermore, this one-on-one session will delve deeply into the potential for decentralized cryptocurrencies to gain significant market share. It will shed light on CZ's perspective regarding the future landscape of regulatory frameworks and oversight in the world of cryptocurrency.
Changpeng Zhao's interview is slated to take place on the first day of FF23 on October 11. The event's carefully curated agenda, centered around the theme of transformation, aims to challenge traditional financial paradigms by bringing together prominent international experts, industry pioneers, and leading executives in finance and fintech. They will engage in a series of sessions to exchange insights and discuss their visions for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The Economist-moderated panels will collectively reimagine the potential future of the global financial landscape.
FF23 is being held under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) in collaboration with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and powered by Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB). The event will feature a lineup of panel discussions spanning two days, anchored by the themes of Innovation, Regulation, and Investment. As a first-of-its-kind event, FF23 aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, idea generation, and dynamic debates while incorporating immersive digital experiences and innovative activations. The inaugural event seeks to establish a realistic and inspiring roadmap for advancing the fintech industry on regional and global scales